EIPH is the acronym for exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage, a vascular bleeding problem occurring in the lungs. Generally, EIPH is a condition affecting racehorses. Fortunately, most horses with EIPH appear not to suffer ill effects from the condition. However, those horses that experience severe bleeding can have permanent lung damage. When a horse inhales oxygen, carbon […]
Do Frogs make good pets? Depending on what part of the world you live in, Frogs are considered good or bad luck according to some myths. With the proper care, Frogs can live anywhere from 4-15 years in captivity. While they don’t require the same type of heating and lighting equipment as other reptiles, they […]
Although it’s rare, ferrets can have heartworms. The same mosquito that infects a dog or cat can bite your ferret and transfer the disease to him/her. While all mosquitoes are not carriers of heartworm, it’s impossible to tell which ones are by sight. Because of their size, mosquitoes can easily get into your home through […]
